Climbing Instruction

Climbing Classes

Top Roping & Belaying

Intro to Climbing Class

@ Triangle Rock Club – Raleigh

The one-hour course is the perfect place to teach you the basics of climbing and helps you ‘learn the ropes’ with a comprehensive introduction to belaying technique that can be used to climb at Triangle Rock Club. Our lesson includes a tutorial on proper top rope belay technique and how to properly use climbing equipment. This class will give you all the tools you’ll need to take the Top Rope Belay Check! All equipment is provided, and participants receive a one-week pass with free rental gear.

Reservations are required and these classes fill up quickly, so be sure to sign up soon. Payment in full is required at the time of registration.

Bouldering

Progressions Class

@ Triangle Rock Club – Raleigh

Our one-hour Progressions Class picks up where Introduction to Climbing leaves off and provides a broader overview of basic climbing concepts, plus an introduction to bouldering. Participants learn about climbing grades, shoe technology, basic movement techniques, and bouldering/spotting safety. Reservations are required and Progressions classes fill up quickly. Payment in full is required at the time of registration.

Lead Climbing

Above The Bolt Class

@ Triangle Rock Club – Raleigh

Get an introduction to sport lead climbing with Triangle Rock Club’s Above the Bolt! This two-part class should come after you have successfully completed our Intro to Climbing and Progressions classes, and we recommend that participants are comfortable climbing a 5.9 on top rope.

The first two-hour session covers the intricacies of lead climbing, including clipping quick-draws correctly. Session two concentrates on safe belaying, efficient energy conservation and how to take a lead fall. A Strong emphasis will be placed on efficiency and risk management.

After taking this course most participants should successfully pass our Lead Climbing Check.

Skills Clinics

Lead Belaying with an Assisted Braking Device

@ Triangle Rock Club – Raleigh

This free-for-members clinic will review proper belay technique when using an active device, such as Petzl’s Gri Gri, or passive device, such as the Black Diamond Pilot. Participants will learn to belay a leader, including feeding rope, braking, and lowering.

Projecting Boulders

@ Triangle Rock Club – Raleigh

Cost: Free for current TRC members | $25 for non-members

Prerequisites: We recommend an onsight ability of V2-V3

We will review and discuss methods for approaching boulder problems in order to increase the chance of success of completing their project and progressing as a climber. We will focus on how to approach your boulder problems for maximum success as well as review movement sequencing between hands and feet.

Training For Climbing: Bouldering

@ Triangle Rock Club – Raleigh

Designed for students to help develop skills to improve their bouldering ability via targeted climbing workouts and fitness programming. Students should realize an increase in overall fitness with an emphasis on strength and power.

Technique Clinic: Boulders

@ Triangle Rock Club – Raleigh

This 2-hour clinic will explore and assess your bouldering movement; reviewing drills and exercises aimed at helping you improve your climbing long-term. Some of our best instructors will guide and answer your questions through their personal successes and pitfalls that got them where they are today. Get ready to work and learn, leaving with the knowledge to fully utilize all the tools the gym has to offer and become more confident in your climbing than ever! Come check it out to get a chance to work in the gym with a small group of people looking to take the sport to the next level!